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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicNorth Korea

Topic: North Korea

Global Pulse: A breakthrough on the Korean peninsula is on the horizon

On Thursday, North Korea withdrew a long-standing demand for the United States to withdraw its forces from South Korea in exchange for denuclearization.

Global Pulse: Turkey’s President Erdogan has called for early elections in a move to cement his power

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for elections to be held on June 24 — a year and a half earlier than expected.

Global Pulse: China, US and South Korea must co-operate on North Korea

If the nuclear crisis is resolved, all three countries should harmonise their strategies and work together.

Global Pulse: Israel is treading a fine line after worst violence in Gaza since 2014 war

The protests were the start of a six-week campaign called the Great Return March. It was supposed to be a peaceful sit-in to raise awareness about Gaza and the Palestinian peoples' dispossession.

Global Pulse: Diplomacy between South and North Korea is being driven by K-pop

On Sunday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watched a K-pop performance in Pyongyand — and visibly enjoyed it.

Global Pulse: Israeli airline sues their government over new Air India route

The Israeli airline El Al filed a petition to the High Court of Justice in Israel against Air India's route over Saudi Arabian airspace, connecting New Delhi to Tel Aviv.

Global Pulse: Kim Jong-un met Xi Jinping in an unannounced, secret visit to China

Reports of Kim Jong-un travelling to Beijing this week have been confirmed, in his first trip outside of North Korea since he came into power in 2011.

Global Pulse: Donald Trump was already in trouble with North Korea before firing his Secretary of State

Diplomacy is hard work. Trump has already made several mistakes in the run-up to his bilateral talks with Kim Jong-un, and firing his highest diplomat isn't the biggest one.

Global Pulse: The Malaysian PM, accused of stealing billions of dollars, is now trying to rig an election

How the coalition running Malaysia is still in power is an unanswered question.

Global Pulse: China and Russia are planning a “Polar Silk Road”

The melting of the Arctic presents a new opportunity for China and Russia to trade directly with Europe through the north & open up a new economic frontier.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.